date:May 10, 2013
heart and blood circulation.
The memory-helping compound in champagne, however, is much different: phenolic acid. About 80% of all champagne is made from the two black grape varieties blended together with a white Chardonnay grape.
The researchers, led by Jimmy Spencer, a biochemistry professor at Reading, found that phenolic acid provokes a noticable boost to spatial memory, allowing the ability to recognize surroundings and help people find their way home.
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